1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 760 (108 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Volvo 760 (205 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Corsair | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Corsair | 760 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |